Columbia Heights

In Lieu of a FQotD Please Accept a Sneak Preview of Room 11 (Located at Corner of 11th and Lamont)

By Prince Of Petworth

Forgive me if the following post is not terribly coherent but I am weeping tears of joy as I write this. Plus I’ve had a few glasses of wine… Le Jour de Gloire est arrive. The glorious day has arrived. Or it will arrive Monday, August 10th. As first reported here July 20th the new wine bar, Room 11 is set to open on Monday and had a sneak preview tonight that I was fortunate enough to attend.

It is hard to believe given all the build up but it exceeded my expectations. The place looks fantastic.

Both inside:

And outside:

What is hard to explain is how good the vibe feels. It is simply a very comfortable place. Of course it doesn’t hurt that the wine, food, and proprietors are fantastic! Dan Searing (pictured in the first photo) is one of the nicest people in town and those who remember him from Temperance Hall will surely appreciate his presence here. His famous Punch Club will be continuing on a weekly basis in the near future. In the kitchen is an Aussie, fellow owner and super nice guy, Ben, who will cook up some paninis and eventually some Asian themed food to include possibly Thai Beef Salad, Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Summer Rolls and more.

One of the most delicious things I tasted besides the cheese and prosciutto were the goat cheese cake balls by Paisley Fig:

Room 11 located at the corner of 11th and Lamont Streets, NW is filling a gap for the neighborhood. One of the investors told me, “there is definitely something for everyone, nothing is ordinary. You can find things here that you won’t find anywhere else.” And you’ll also find super nice folks with a super mellow/comfortable vibe. And that’s why I think this place is going to be super successful. Be sure to check them out on Monday. Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)

Coming Very Soon – Peruvian Chicken & Steak

By Prince Of Petworth

The Peruvian Chicken & Steak spot located on Park Road just west of 14th Street, NW looks very close to opening. I peeked in the window last weekend and it looks like it could be ready to roll any day now:

I’m eager to check out the Peruvian steak, I’ve had Peruvian chicken before which I think is delicious so I’m super intrigued by the idea of Peruvian steak. Has anyone had Peruvian style steak before? What exactly makes it Peruvian, the seasoning?

Good Deal or Not? “10 Burner Stove” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2812 13th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Row House with large 3bedroom 2 bath 3 floor owners unit with industrial 10 burner stove and 2 decks. Plus a large first floor rental unit that was recently updated. Large unfinished basement with lots of storage runs length of the house. Each unit is separately metered with separate laundry for each. New development and metro around the corner on 14th GREAT LOCATION”

More info and photos found here.

This is one of those houses that I often walk by and admire. I think the home itself is pretty killer. My only hesitation is that it sits right next to some sort of community center. Not that I have anything against community centers, actually I’d have the same hesitation if sat next to a school as well. Not that I have anything against schools… But seriously, the home is pretty sweet – do you think $789,000 is realistic?

I Don’t Really Get This Article. But Having Read it, I Now Feel Nauseous

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by M.V. Jantzen

In the Post today there is a story titled, “The Target Of Their Ambivalence – Suburban-Retail Icon Seduces Hipsters Of Columbia Heights”. It starts:

“For the hipsters, post-hipsters or quasi-hipsters who moved into Columbia Heights several years ago for the grit and the cheap rent and the proximity to the Wonderland Ballroom (the hipster, post-hipster or quasi-hipster bar that sponsors local music and nights like “Sundress Fest”), life can be divided into two discrete phases: Before Target. After Target.”

Please read the rest of the article here. Let me know what you think. My reaction is a mixture of nausea, sadness and a slight smile. But I really think sometimes a Target is just a Target…

Car Crash and Chase in Columbia Heights Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m hearing that a car crashed at the corner of 13th and Euclid Streets, NW Saturday night around 8-10pm. Apparently the guy who crashed the car fled the scene and a helicopter was deployed in the search. The damage seems to be limited to a broken fence/wall and a light post that was knocked over. It must have been quite the scene though because when I was walking up 13th Street Sunday afternoon I heard two separate groups of people talking about it. So if you heard a lot sirens and saw the helicopter spotlight this was likely the cause. If anyone got a picture of the crash please send my way and I’ll update this post.

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc

By Prince Of Petworth

In real life, hipchickindc is licensed as a real estate broker in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and as a real estate salesperson in Maryland. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1112 Monroe St NW

Original List Price: $574,900.

List Price at Contract: $574,900.

List Date: 6/25/2009

Days on Market: 6

Settled Sales Price: $574,900.

Settlement Date: 07/27/2009

Seller Subsidy: $0.

Bank Owned?: No.

Type Of Financing: Conventional loan with 20% down payment

Listing History: See below for listing history information

Original GDoN Post is: Here

Recent Listing is: Here. To see more pics, click here for the virtual tour.

Since 2006, people have been asking me how they will know when the real estate market in DC has hit bottom. The only good answer to that question is that you’ll know once we start coming up on the other side. In other words, you will have missed it. There have started to be some consistently positive numbers reported about housing in general lately, and I’m seeing good things personally in my business and that of my colleagues. I recently had a listing go under contract in one day (on Fourth of July weekend no less). Continues after the jump. (more…)

Garden of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve recently become a fan of these green gardens. This one is on 13th Street, NW in Columbia Heights. This yard also had an interesting sign, anyone have a rain barrel?

Good Deal or Not? Huge Stand-alone on 13th St. Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3600 13th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“EXQUISITE RENOVATION OF ONE-OF-A-KIND SUNDRENCED CORNER DETACHED 1905 VICTORIAN FOUR SQUARE W/ 4 CAR GARAGE & SIDE ENTRY 2 BR LEGAL SEP METERED UNIT(1,OOOsqft)MAIN HOUSE IS 3 STORIES OVER 3000 sqft. BEAUTIFUL WOODWORK, HUGE FOYER, BANQUET-SIZED DR, KIT W/ BELLS & WHISTLES, MASTER BR W/ LUXURY BATH JACUZZI & SHOWER, CONNECTING SUNNY 2BR RENTAL W/ HIGH CELINGS, SEP W/ D OR USE AS A FAB RR”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

Well, I was originally interested in this house because it is huge. But I didn’t realize that it was also renovated. While I’m not calling it house porn it does have hp prices. It’s asking $1,195,000. Wow, I had no idea that there were houses that far north on 13th St. going for that kinda dough. But then again, it’s nice that the home was not split into tiny condos. What do you think of the home itself. Any chance you think it’ll go for asking? Over a mil?

Judging Buildings – Former Shell Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Wow, this building on Rock Creek Church Road (behind New Hampshire Ave) has really been transformed. What do you think of the section in the middle? And the building overall?

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